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  • Call NumberWORK_0876
  • TitleStarting flood-relief project
  • SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (WORK 0874), some of which may also be described in this new record; Two images: caption (0874): "Starting flood-relief project--Borough President Cashmore turns first shovelful of soil in breaking ground today for $3,363,000 section of 17th Ave. relief sewer to serve Bath Beach section. Behind Cashmore at ceremonies at Bath and 17th Aves. is Joseph J. Madden, Democratic leader of the 9th A. D., and at far right is the Rev. Francis P. Barilla, pastor of St. Bernadette R. C. Church at 13th Ave.and 82d St. Next to Father Barilla is City Councilman Edward Vogel." 0876 shows same ceremony with same men and large sign, "City of New York Relief Sewers ...," in background.
  • Date1949
  • Formatstill image
  • Physical Description2 photographic prints : black & white ; 8 x 10 in.
  • Genregelatin silver printsphotographic printsportraits
  • NoteGrease pencil cropping marks. On verso: date stamped: May 25, 1949; on caption: "Eagle staff photo." Title from caption on verso of 0874.
  • CreatorBrooklyn eagle
  • Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
  • SubjectCashmore, John, 1895-1961 ; Municipal officials and employees -- New York (State) -- New York ; Clergy -- New York (State) -- New York ; Ground breaking ceremonies -- New York (State) -- New York [lctgm] ; Sewage disposal -- New York (State) -- New York ; Signs and signboards -- New York (State) -- New York
  • CollectionBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs
  • PlaceBath Beach (New York, N.Y.)Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • RightsCopyright restrictions apply to the use of this work. For more information or to obtain a reproduction of this work, contact the Center for Brooklyn History at Brooklyn Public Library.
  • FolderFolder: Sewage: General